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Button, 9th Regiment of Bengal Lancers, pre-1901 (gilt)
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Button, 9th Regiment of Bengal Lancers, pre-1901 (gilt)
5928088 Button, 9th Regiment of Bengal Lancers, pre-1901 (gilt) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Button, 9th Regiment of Bengal Lancers, pre-1901.
Gilt button made by Jennens and Company, London, with crossed lances, unit initials, A BLA, surmounted by a crown.
The 9th Bengal Lancers evolved from HodsonAs Horse, an irregular cavalry unit raised by Brevet Major William Hodson during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). The 9th Bengal Cavalry was one of three regiments formed from HodsonAs Horse. Converting to the lance in 1885, the 9th served in the Sudan campaign (1885-1886) and on the North West Frontier from 1895 to 1898. During World War One (1914-1918) the regiment served on the Western Front and in Palestine.
In 1921 9th HodsonAs Horse were amalgamated with 10th Duke of CambridgeAs Own Lancers (HodsonAs Horse), forming the 4th Duke of CambridgeAs Own HodsonAs Horse in the following year. Post-independence, the 4th (HodsonA s) Horse retained itAs founderAs name, as part of IndiaAs armoured force.
From the Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
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This print showcases a gilt button from the 9th Regiment of Bengal Lancers, dating back to pre-1901. Created by Jennens and Company in London, this exquisite button features crossed lances, unit initials (A BLA), and is topped with a regal crown. The 9th Bengal Lancers originated from Hodson's Horse, an irregular cavalry unit established by Brevet Major William Hodson during the Indian Mutiny in the mid-19th century. Evolving into the 9th Bengal Cavalry and adopting lances as their weapon of choice in 1885, this regiment played significant roles in various campaigns. They served valiantly during the Sudan campaign between 1885 and 1886, as well as on the North West Frontier from 1895 to 1898. Their contributions extended even further when they participated in World War One on both the Western Front and Palestine. In a historic turn of events, the amalgamation of the 9th Hodson's Horse with the10th Duke of Cambridge's Own Lancers took place in 1921. This merger resulted in forming a new regiment known as the4th Duke of Cambridge's Own Hodson's Horse just one year later. Following India's independence, this esteemed force retained its founder’s name within India’s armored forces. Preserved within Field Marshal Sir John Chapple Indian Army Collection at London’s National Army Museum, this remarkable photograph captures not only an artifact but also commemorates a rich history filled with bravery and dedication to duty.
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